Note: In Windows 10, it might be hard to permanently disable Windows Defender. Try to replace your antivirus software.This will reduce the time the antivirus takes to scan all files. Remove old files which you do not need any more. Reduce the amount of files stored in the Downloads folder.If the folder opens quickly while it is disabled, you can do the following: Simply disable your antivirus temporary or at least it's real time scanning and try to open the Downloads folder while it is disabled. You can easily check if the slow down is caused by the antivirus app or by something else. Symantec's Norton AntiVirus is also known to be slowing down File Explorer operations due to its slow file system filter driver. Before File Explorer have read the icons and metadata from the items in the folder, Defender scans them and makes the computer operate slower. Everytime you open the Downloads folder, it starts scanning its files for malware. It can be caused a third party antivirus tool or by Windows Defender.
If so, save all work and proceed.There are several reasons for the situation when your windows 10 downloads folder opens slowly. You additionally may be prompted to restart the device to complete changes.
The installation should be now be successful. If so, enter credentials to make changes. You may be prompted to enter credentials if User Account Control is configured.
Another prompt may appear, in which case Uninstall can be selected again. Using the search bar, search for Symantec Endpoint Protection: You should now be redirected to the " Apps & features" settings in System Preferences. Search for the phrase " Add or remove programs" and select the System Settings option with a gear icon: Use the Windows key or icon to open the S tart Menu. Note: If your some reason you are unable to uninstall Symantec by following the instructions in this document, you may have to remove the program manually see Manually Uninstalling Symantec Products. To learn more about Windows Defender, and to check that it is enabled, follow the instructions here. Note: Uninstalling Symantec should automatically enable Windows Defender, Windows’ built-in protection suite. If you have questions about Symantec on your UW owned device, please contact your local IT support, otherwise feel free to open a case with the DoIT Help Desk. Regarding UW-owned devices, if you have IT support, they will likely coordinate the removal of Symantec from your device (do not remove yourself). Note: Please remove Symantec from any personally owned devices.
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